On May 22, 1982, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PT-GKC) operated by Rio-Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais was involved in an aviation accident near Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck terrain short of the runway due to limited visibility during the final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed in a swampy area approximately 1,500 meters from the runway threshold during its final approach to Florianópolis-Hercilio Luz Airport.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight to Florianópolis-Hercilio Luz Airport, the crew encountered conditions characterized by low visibility. While attempting to land, the aircraft struck a swampy area situated roughly 1,500 meters before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
All four occupants on board sustained injuries during the accident. No fatalities were reported among the crew or passengers involved in the event.
Findings
The flight was operating under poor visibility conditions at the time of the impact.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck terrain short of the runway due to limited visibility during the final approach.
What happened in the 22 May 1982 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz, Brazil?
An aircraft crashed in a swampy area approximately 1,500 meters from the runway threshold during its final approach to Florianópolis-Hercilio Luz Airport.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 1982 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 May 1982 involved an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration PT-GKC, operated by Rio-Sul Serviços Aéreos Regionais, at Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz, Brazil.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft struck terrain short of the runway due to limited visibility during the final approach.
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